Countryfile S37E37 - Salisbury Plain
S37E37 Salisbury Plain
Episode Overview
The Ministry of Defence not only ensures the nation's safety but also stands as one of the UK's largest landowners. Charlotte and Matt, equipped with security clearance, venture into Salisbury Plain, the MoD's most extensive site, to uncover how they balance military exercises, agriculture, and conservation efforts. Matt puts on his waders to join a team dedicated to preserving a crucial chalk river, while Charlotte explores how rare plant and animal species endure the challenges posed by heavy military machinery. They also hear from a farmer expertly managing his cattle amid active training zones and meet a devoted bird enthusiast working to reintroduce the great bustard, one of the heaviest flying birds, to Salisbury Plain. Meanwhile, Adam visits Northern Ireland to assist young farmer Emily McGowan with her harvest.